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Digital Public Infrastructure is enhancing ease of living: PM Modi to Dutch Queen

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Queen Máxima of the Netherlands and discussed the role of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in expanding access to affordable financial services.

India restarts tourist visas for Bangladesh as envoy Dinesh Trivedi elevated to cabinet rank in Dhaka

India on Thursday announced the resumption of tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals, marking a significant step in efforts to normalise relations between the two neighbours after nearly two years of diplomatic strain.

Six held in Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case; probe underway into alleged embezzlement

Six people have been taken into custody, and a police case has been registered following allegations of misappropriation of donation funds at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Kejriwal's Punjab visit amid Akal Takht row sparks debate over AAP's Hindu outreach strategy

As AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal prepares to participate in a series of 'Ek Shaam Bhagwan Shiv De Naam' programmes across Punjab this weekend, the visit is drawing political attention for its timing.

Taratala warehouse collapse death toll rises to 11; govt orders building plan audit

The death toll in Kolkata's Taratala warehouse collapse climbed to 11 on Thursday as rescue operations entered their second day, with fears persisting that more workers may still be trapped under the debris.

Taratala warehouse collapse: Death toll climbs to 8, five arrested as SIT launches probe

Kolkata/IBNS: The death toll in the roof collapse at an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area has risen to eight, while 20 others sustained injuries, Kolkata Police said, according to media reports.

Passport is a travel document, not conclusive proof of citizenship: MEA

Amid ongoing public debate over the use of passports as proof of citizenship and eligibility for government benefits, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that an Indian passport is primarily a travel document and should not be treated as conclusive proof of citizenship.

Mumbai train horror: 21-year-old stabbed to death over door dispute during rain

A 21-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death inside a moving Mumbai local train after a dispute over closing the compartment door during heavy rainfall escalated into a violent confrontation, police said.

5 killed, several trapped as under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata's Taratala; rescue ops continue

At least five people were killed and several others remained trapped after an under-construction warehouse collapsed in Kolkata's Taratala area on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a massive rescue operation involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Kolkata Police, and the Indian Army.

Air India flight briefly entered Pakistan airspace during go-around at Amritsar

An Air India flight operating from Delhi to Amritsar briefly entered Pakistani airspace while carrying out a go-around manoeuvre at Amritsar airport on Monday, the airline said.

3 dead, 18 hospitalised after under-construction warehouse shed collapses in Kolkata's Taratala: CM

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday evening visited Kolkata's Taratala, where the shed of an under-construction warehouse collapsed, and confirmed three deaths in the incident.

USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer visits New Delhi, reviews progress on India-US Trade pact talks

United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer visited New Delhi from June 22 to 24, leading an official US delegation as India and America stepped up efforts to advance a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).

Kolkata: Dozens trapped as Taratala warehouse roof collapses, rescue ops underway

Kolkata/IBNS: A roof collapse at an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area triggered a major rescue operation on Wednesday afternoon, with several workers are trapped beneath the debris.

Viral drama in Italy: Indian women confront Bangladeshi waiter, demand apology over anti-India abuse

A video has gone viral on social media showing a group of Indian women confronting a Bangladeshi waiter in Italy after he allegedly made derogatory remarks against India.

Indian Army's Trishakti Corps restores lifeline connectivity in North Bengal between Siliguri and Mirik

Responding to a requisition from the District Administration, the Indian Army established a 34-metre foot bridge across the Balason River at Dudhia, restoring vital connectivity between Siliguri and Mirik and facilitating access to border crossing points such as Pashupati Phatak.

Modi meets BRICS security officials, calls for deeper cooperation on terrorism and cybersecurity

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met national security advisers and senior security officials from BRICS countries, highlighting the bloc's growing role in addressing global security challenges.

India slams Pak Minister Khawaja Asif’s war remarks, calls them ‘desperate bid to cover failings’

India on Tuesday strongly rejected remarks made by Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on water security threat, describing them as a “desperate attempt” by Islamabad to divert attention from its internal problems and alleged human rights violations.

NHAI, NCAER join hands to set up India's first research centre on transport economics

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish India's first dedicated research centre focused on the economics of transportation, mobility and logistics.

Bride-to-be held for fiance's murder after fort fall in Maharashtra; Instagram tribute under scanner

What was initially believed to be a tragic accident has turned into a chilling murder investigation in Maharashtra, with a woman accused of killing her fiance months before their lavish wedding.

Pakistan's Rafale narrative takes fresh hit as Indian Air Force document lists all 36 jets

Pakistan's repeated claims that India lost multiple Rafale fighter aircraft during Operation Sindoor have been contradicted once again by an official Indian Air Force (IAF) document, which seeks bridge support for the entire fleet of 36 Rafale jets currently in service, media reports said.

Planning Haj in 2027? India announces major changes, Kolkata added as embarkation point

Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday released the Haj Policy 2027 and announced that the Haj Committee of India has begun inviting applications from prospective pilgrims for Haj 2027.

Middle East conflict: Four fertiliser ships brave Strait of Hormuz chaos to secure India’s agri supply

Four Indian cargo vessels carrying essential shipments of urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), and sulphur have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz last week, despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the region amid the ongoing Iran-US conflict.

No Hindi, no NEET: Vijay reignites Tamil Nadu's biggest political flashpoints

Chennai/IBNS: The Centre's three-language policy and the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) came under sharp criticism from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, who reiterated the state's long-standing opposition to both issues while defending Tamil and English as sufficient for the state's educational framework.

“Papa, help me": Victim's final call echoes as 15 die in Lucknow building blaze

Four people, including the owner of the building, were arrested after a fire broke out at a three-storey commercial building in the north Indian city of Lucknow on Monday, leaving 15 people, including five women, dead.

Political row breaks out after aspirants miss NEET re-test in Bengaluru, parents blame Congress rally

A Congress rally in Bengaluru allegedly caused severe traffic congestion on Sunday, leaving several National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) aspirants struggling to reach their examination centres on time.

Bride-to-be, parents found dead in Karnataka a day before wedding; harassment angle probed

A 21-year-old bride-to-be and her parents were found dead at their residence in Karnataka's Mysuru district, just a day before her wedding, in a case that police suspect to be a suicide linked to alleged harassment.

'Six tigers are here': Rebel UBT Sena MPs join Shinde camp, delivering a major blow to Uddhav Thackeray

In a major political setback for Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, six of the party's nine Lok Sabha MPs joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Mumbai on Monday, capping days of intense speculation over a possible split in the parliamentary wing.

Ritabrata Banerjee-led 'real TMC' forms new committee ousting Mamata, suspends Abhishek

Kolkata/IBNS: The internal crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) intensified on Monday after a faction led by rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee announced the formation of a new organisational committee, excluding the party's key founder Mamata Banerjee, and suspended Abhishek Banerjee, according to sources familiar with the developments.

Lucknow: 15 dead as blaze rips through building housing pet shop, animation centre

Lucknow/IBNS: At least 15 people lost their lives after a major fire swept through a three-storey commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday, prompting an extensive rescue operation and a high-level investigation ordered by the Uttar Pradesh government.

Aadhaar app crosses 31 million downloads in five months

India has recorded over 31 million downloads of the Aadhaar App within less than five months of its launch, according to an official government statement.